Comments on: The Missional Association? http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/ Let these stones be a witness to what we have done here this day. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:54:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Michael Harrison http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2414 Michael Harrison Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:18:07 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2414 ART - Once again, a home run for CHURCH PLANTING and for being MISSIONAL. Cudos to Dr. Cruse and the TMBA for going in a new direction. Churches must follow their leadership so we can be the 'greatest influence in the culture since we have the greatest message' that has to be heard. Keep my folks in line this holiday season! Big job for ya.... MICHAEL (James 1:5) ART -

Once again, a home run for CHURCH PLANTING and for being MISSIONAL. Cudos to Dr. Cruse and the TMBA for going in a new direction. Churches must follow their leadership so we can be the ‘greatest influence in the culture since we have the greatest message’ that has to be heard.

Keep my folks in line this holiday season! Big job for ya….

MICHAEL (James 1:5)

]]> By: Art Rogers http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2369 Art Rogers Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:19:00 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2369 Thanks, Jim. I appreciate the heads up. I'll be on the lookout. Thanks, Jim. I appreciate the heads up. I’ll be on the lookout.

]]> By: Jim Gaines http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2368 Jim Gaines Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:44:37 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2368 Brother Art, I read with great interest your blog. As I read yours, Marty's and others that I admire one theme seems to surface time and time again. That theme is one, not of unity, but community. As an old guy I would like to suggest that you and your blog friends find a copy of Thomas R. Kelly's book, A Testament of Devotion. Kelly is a Quaker theologian from the 1940's. His writings are rich in theological language but the middle chapter of this book speaks boldly to the issue of community. This type of community that Kelly writes about is my desire for our SBC. I am sure that a perusal of this work would bring the discussion to an even higher level. Thanks for your hard work. Jim Brother Art,

I read with great interest your blog. As I read yours, Marty’s and others that I admire one theme seems to surface time and time again. That theme is one, not of unity, but community. As an old guy I would like to suggest that you and your blog friends find a copy of Thomas R. Kelly’s book, A Testament of Devotion. Kelly is a Quaker theologian from the 1940′s. His writings are rich in theological language but the middle chapter of this book speaks boldly to the issue of community. This type of community that Kelly writes about is my desire for our SBC. I am sure that a perusal of this work would bring the discussion to an even higher level. Thanks for your hard work.

Jim

]]> By: Chirs Walls http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2366 Chirs Walls Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:14:30 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2366 I think it is a great idea and I know our association is moving that way. I think is more possible in places outside the bible belt. Places where the associations are smaller entities and have to find creative ways to do ministries and the churches have to work together in order to suceed. In the south most churches don't need each other. I think it is a great idea and I know our association is moving that way. I think is more possible in places outside the bible belt. Places where the associations are smaller entities and have to find creative ways to do ministries and the churches have to work together in order to suceed. In the south most churches don’t need each other.

]]> By: Jerry http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2363 Jerry Wed, 29 Nov 2006 04:16:13 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2363 Great thoughts and great pdf Great thoughts and great pdf

]]> By: Bob Cleveland http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2362 Bob Cleveland Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:58:41 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2362 (sound of applause) Too cool! Proves you can be a Baptist and think outside the box. (sound of applause)

Too cool! Proves you can be a Baptist and think outside the box.

]]> By: travis johnson http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2361 travis johnson Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:45:01 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2361 Art, As someone who desperately would like to see this type of change in my own denomination, I have to express my gratitude to you guys for taking these steps. Thanks for sharing and for giving me one more stick in my bag with which to beat the drum with. By the way, I cited this on my blog...I hope it does TMABC justice. travis Art,

As someone who desperately would like to see this type of change in my own denomination, I have to express my gratitude to you guys for taking these steps. Thanks for sharing and for giving me one more stick in my bag with which to beat the drum with. By the way, I cited this on my blog…I hope it does TMABC justice.

travis

]]> By: perry mccall http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2360 perry mccall Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:13:53 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2360 Excellent! I hope Tulsa can become an example and inspiration for associations. Excellent! I hope Tulsa can become an example and inspiration for associations.

]]> By: Alan Cross http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2359 Alan Cross Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:53:22 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2359 I can only say that this move is outstanding. I agree with you re: the duplication of efforts. Now, let's take a look at the state convention! Hold on, I've got a Mr. Brimley on the phone . . . I can only say that this move is outstanding. I agree with you re: the duplication of efforts. Now, let’s take a look at the state convention!

Hold on, I’ve got a Mr. Brimley on the phone . . .

]]> By: Chuck http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2358 Chuck Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:53:13 +0000 http://www.twelvewitnesses.com/2006/11/28/the-missional-association/#comment-2358 Check out www.charlestonbaptist.net The Association can be missional if it is helping the church be missional. The Charleston Baptist Association started the ministry Charleston Outreach (www.charlestonoutreach.org) to utilize some creative means to do just that - helping the church practice the redemptive presence of Jesus everyday, everywhere, with everyone. Check out http://www.charlestonbaptist.net

The Association can be missional if it is helping the church be missional.

The Charleston Baptist Association started the ministry Charleston Outreach (www.charlestonoutreach.org) to utilize some creative means to do just that – helping the church practice the redemptive presence of Jesus everyday, everywhere, with everyone.

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